Origins of Uganda’s Rhythms and Dances

Artist: Ssuuna

Type: Workshops / Residencies

Program Availability: In-Person

  • Origins of Uganda's Rhythms and Dances by Ssuuna | Young Audiences New Jersey
  • Origins of Uganda's Rhythms and Dances by Ssuuna | Young Audiences New Jersey
  • Origins of Uganda's Rhythms and Dances by Ssuuna | Young Audiences New Jersey
  • Origins of Uganda's Rhythms and Dances by Ssuuna | Young Audiences New Jersey

Description

Students learn traditional drum rhythms and dances from different regions of Uganda in this workshop with Ssuuna. Working together—some as drummers and others as dancers—they explore the history and meaning behind the East African steps and drum beats.

Program options:

In-person

Please fill out this inquiry form or call 866-500-9265 for more information. (Virtual programs are not charged a travel fee.)

Program options:

In-person

Please fill out this inquiry form or call 866-500-9265 for more information. (Virtual programs are not charged a travel fee.)

Price & Info

Price

Workshop Cost per Day: $600

Additional Fees: In-Person Program Travel Fee - $95 per day; Virtual Program Technology Fee - $45; (On-Demand programs are not charged travel or tech fees)

Information

Audience Limit: 25

Program Length: 45 min.

Workshop Minimum # of Days: 1

Appropriate For Grade(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Theme

Theme

Black History Month

National Dance Month

Curriculum Connections

Curriculum Connections

Social Studies

World Cultures

World Languages

Tech

Technical Requirements

Prefers to stay in one room with the students traveling to him. If he has to change rooms, he needs 10-15 minutes for transit time.